Renovation Project Manager

Role Overview:

Our client is seeking a dynamic and driven Residential Renovations Project Manager to join our expanding Real Estate team. This pivotal role involves leading the postacquisition property onboarding process overseeing the execution of repairs and renovations across multiple projects and ensuring all work aligns with our clients high standards. Reporting directly to the Portfolio Manager you will be crucial in enhancing asset performance and value through strategic renovation and asset management.

Key Responsabilities:

• Project Scoping and Planning: Develop detailed repair and renovation scopes in collaboration with local vendors to ensure all projects meet our clients quality standards and client expectations.
• Performance Analysis: Regularly assess project speed cost and quality metrics implementing corrective actions to optimize performance and address any issues.
• Team Management: Oversee 34 fieldbased renovation crews managing daily operations and ensuring the timely and effective completion of all renovation activities.
• Vendor Sourcing and Management: Identify and establish relationships with new vendors as needed. Negotiate contracts and pricing agreements to maximize value while minimizing costs.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct site visits to monitor progress maintain quality standards and address issues. Implement rigorous quality control measures to ensure projects meet specified requirements.
• Strategic Partnerships: Forge and maintain strategic partnerships with vendors to enhance value delivery and improve renovation efficiency.
• Crossfunctional Collaboration: Work closely with the Acquisitions Property Management and Transaction teams to prepare properties for rental or sale ensuring they are marketready.
• Stakeholder Communication: Keep stakeholders informed of project milestones updates and challenges including the Portfolio Manager Transaction Manager Head of Real Estate and other crossfunctional teams.
• Process Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities for process optimization efficiency gains and cost savings. Contribute to the development and implementation of best practices and standards.
• Technology and Data Utilization: Leverage technology and data analytics to drive informed decisionmaking and optimize project performance.
• Adaptability: Quickly adapt to changing priorities and project needs driving continuous improvement initiatives to keep our client at the forefront of the industry

Required Skills/Qualifications and Experience:

• 35 years of experience in residential construction/renovation management.
• Bachelors degree preferred.
• Strong technical and verbal communication skills.
• Expertise in estimating residential construction and renovations projects.
• Proven experience in managing residential construction and renovations projects.
• Professional experience as a contractor or similar role is advantageous.
• Highly organized with excellent project management skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fastpaced and ambiguous environment.
• Analytical mindset with strong problemsolving abilities.
• Fluency in other languages is a plus.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Educational budget available for career development.

Location:

This is a hybrid role requiring responsibilities to be performed in the field and from your home office for a portion of the week with an option to work remotely. Candidates must be based within a 50mile commuting distance of the Chicago IL market.